The phrase "associated ecosystems" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to ecosystems that are linked or connected in some way, often in discussions about environmental science or ecology.
Example: "The study focused on the interdependence of various species within their associated ecosystems."
Alternatives: "related ecosystems" or "connected ecosystems".
New Caledonia's lagoons, with their diverse reefs and associated ecosystems, were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2008.
In Canada, Garry oak associated ecosystems occur mostly on southeastern Vancouver Island, in the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains.
Extreme hydrological events play a significant role in regulating the structure and function of rivers and associated ecosystems.
Garry oak and associated ecosystems are believed to reflect the ecological imprint of intensive indigenous management practices over thousands of years.
Lekwungen might value a hybrid system because of a stronger attachment to their more recent cultural history when compared with the historic ideals of Garry oak associated ecosystems.
The use of ES varied according to dominant habitat class, highlighting the dependence of specific ES on associated ecosystem functions.
These greening measures (including fallows and permanent grasslands) have been criticised for their potential inability to conserve biodiversity and promote associated ecosystem services.
We conclude that urban gardens and associated ecosystem services can play an important in urban policies aimed at enhancing quality of life in cities, particularly if access to their benefits is expanded to larger segments of the population.
Irrigated rice croplands are among the most biologically diverse agroecosystems globally; however, intensification and simplification of farmed areas into homogeneous monocultures can lead to biodiversity loss and a reduction of associated ecosystem services such as natural pest regulation.
Because the average distance between neighbouring ECA-meadows in Swiss grassland is only 73±± 4 m, the current agri-environment scheme very likely enhances arthropod diversity and possibly associated ecosystem services in the Swiss agricultural landscape at large.
